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The Joseph S Kennedy is docked at Chandlers Wharf in Portland.

Capt. Gene Willard

To say you’re in good hands with Captain Willard would be an understatement! The Captain, who is also a senior ferry captain with Casco Bay Lines, is descended from the Willards, who lent their name to South Portland’s Willard Beach. In fact, Gene represents the eighth generation of Willards to make a living on Casco Bay. His great uncle William operated the bay’s first working tugboat, and William’s brother Benjamin founded the company that is today Casco Bay Lines. Gene’s grandfather Enoch ran the first water transportation service from Peaks Island to South Portland.

Want a voyage with someone who knows every inch of Casco Bay? Set sail with Captain Willard!